Debbie's Blog
DIY Noodle Snake & Fun Activities for Bilateral Coordination
23rd May 2014
Simply put, bilateral coordination is the ability to use both sides of your body together in an organized, coordinated manner. Most children pick up this skill naturally, but sometimes there
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Speech Therapy with Bandaids
Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 4th Feb 2014
One day I happened to have a Band-Aid in my pocket, so I decided to put it on one of my classic bean bag toys. This added a whole new dimension to the toy. Children immediately related to "Mr
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DIY Piggy Bank Fine Motor Activity
19th Jan 2014
Make your own "piggy bank!" This DIY fine motor activity involves just two easy steps:
1. Cut a slit into the lid of any old food container (this is an almond can).
2. Use pok
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DIY Sensory Textured Mats & Stepping Stones for Feet Sensitivities
Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 23rd Oct 2013
We often talk about
oral sensitivities and how that can lead to texture aversions, drooling problems, mouth stuffing, and more. But sensory tactile defensiveness isn't always isolated in t
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DIY Weighted Snake for Calming Deep Pressure
6th Oct 2013
Courtesy of creative mom
Ashley on Instagram, this do-it-yourself weighted snake is an easy and fun way to calm sensory seekers through deep pressure. Much like vestibular movement, oral m
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